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Google's online-only phone selling model has failed Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:59PMWell, it's been a while now since Google launched the Nexus One -- and so far, it hasn't lived up to their expectations. I guess it's not as bad as the Google Buzz roll-out, but Google's attempt at fundamentally changing the way we buy cell phones has yet to bear much fruit. Goldman Sachs reduced sales estimates from 3.5 million units in 2010 to a mere 1 million, and only 2 million in 2011 if ...
Former NJ tax collection firm exec pleas guilty Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:30PMTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The former sales director of a firm that once collected delinquent taxes for New Jersey has admitted offering an illegal gift to a state official and concealing overbilling by her company.
Maxis upgraded to 'buy' at Maybank Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:56PMMaxis Bhd, Malaysia's biggest mobile phone operator, was upgraded to "buy" from "hold" at Maybank Investment Bank Bhd. Its share price forecast was raised to RM6.20 from RM5.80, Maybank said in a report today, saying that its "advertising muscle" and scale should enable it to sustain earnings growth and market share. -- Bloomberg
Directed’s Snake Pit Team Launches New Knowledgebase Resource for Authorized Dealers and Installers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:57PMMonday, March 08, 2010 -- Directed Electronics has announced the introduction of its all-new Directechs Knowledgebase online resource, which is designed to provide proven field solutions 24/7 to installers, sales associates and other Directed business partners.
Another Nationwide Outage For The Blackberry Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe Blackberry just doesn't seem to have the luster it once did. Today, it had another nationwide outage. According to Data Outage News: "A number of users are reporting and an escalated RIM tech support call has confirmed data issues affecting WiFi devices NOT connected to a WiFi network. The outage is sporadic and issues are confirmed on at least on Verizon and T-Mobile on both US east and ...
TWZ targets 12 per cent increase in Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:07PMTWZ Corporation, a leading distributor of mobile phones and communication gadgets, is aiming to make Bt4 billion or increase its revenue by 12 per cent this year.
Smartphone congestion opens market for cable Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:51PMNew service touted using underground cables for calls, downloads
Starting business no piece of cake Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMA Galveston entrepreneur is hitting speed bumps in her drive to operate a mobile cupcake truck.
Texas Instruments Profit to Be at High End of Outlook (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:18PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Texas Instruments Inc. , the second- largest U.S. chipmaker, said profit and sales will be at the high end of its forecasts, fueled by increasing demand for phone systems and industrial machinery.
Microsoft reveals existing apps not compatible with Windows Phone 7 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05AMWhile Microsoft still isn't commenting on whether current Windows Mobile phones will be upgradeable to its new Windows Phone 7 software, it has finally officially revealed that existing applications w...
iPad Apps Could Put Apple in Charge of the News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01AMPublishers should think twice before worshipping the iPad as the future platform for magazines and newspapers. That is, if they value their independence from an often-capricious corporate gatekeeper. ...
AIG, BCE, Disney, Wipro, YRC Worldwide: U.S. Equity Preview Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:48AMShares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
Smart phones take hassle out of travel Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:34AMBusiness traveler Mike Monroe no longer rummages through his bag at the airline counter fishing for his flight ticket or confirmation number.
AIG, BCE, Disney, Wipro, YRC Worldwide: U.S. Equity Preview Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:16AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses. American International Group Inc.
Microsoft reveals existing apps not compatible with Windows Phone 7 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:37AMWindows Mobile software must be rebuilt While Microsoft still isn't commenting on whether current Windows Mobile phones will be upgradeable to its new Windows Phone 7 software, it has finally officially revealed that existing applications won't work on the new platform.
Windows Mobile apps won't run on Windows Phone 7 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:08AMNew platform will support apps that use Silverlight Microsoft has finally officially admitted that existing applications won't work on Windows Phone 7.
Asian Stocks Rise to Six-Week High on U.S. Jobs Data, Sarkozy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:46AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, driving the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a six-week high, as better-than-estimated U.S. jobs data and a pledge by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to support Greece boosted confidence in the global recovery.
Research round-up: 8th March 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:40AMThis week’s top digital trends: Northern Ireland ‘unhappiest broadband region’ | Smartphones in 2014 | Mobile Cloud | ecommerce sites | Premium phone rates | Social media & customer services | Healthcare & cloud computing | Marketers & technology | SMEs & social media | Audience targeting | UK’s most fashionable towns revealed
TBB Global Logistics Is First To Partner With LoJack Supply Chain Integrity On New Supply Chain Integrity Technology Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:37AMTBB Global Logistics, a 64-year-old, nationally-known, third party supply chain management firm (www.tbbgl.com), announces a new partnership with LoJack Supply Chain Integrity (www.lojacksci.com).
Rogers still doing it his way Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMHad it not been for his stomach for risk, a chance meeting in a Texas hotel lobby and a popular comic strip, cable tycoon Ted Rogers might have sailed right past the chance to build the country's biggest wireless company, now the cornerstone of his mighty empire.
Apologies given for way BOCC received notification Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMAfter foregoing a weekly meeting due to no agenda items before the Board of Creek County Commissioners, it was a full plate at the public meeting Monday.
Gun lovers in the US test law by wearing weapons to Starbucks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:50PMIT is not exactly Gunfight at the OK Corral — more like Lattes at High Noon — but Starbucks, the coffee chain, has become an unlikely battleground for American gun owners campaigning to carry their weapons openly in public.
PART II: David Bunevacz dragged into Winter Olympics ticket scam Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:13AMBut David's lawyer tells PEP that the accusations were made by a "disgruntled ticket broker who indiscriminately sold tickets to the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games even though he neither possessed, nor paid for, them."
Alcohol ID sting cites 14 bars, restaurants Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:09AMA recent sting by the Branson Police Department caught 14 bars and restaurants not checking IDs for alcohol sales.
Phuket to get more tsunami buoys Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:31AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Windows Mobile apps won't work on new phones Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:56AMWhile Microsoft still isn't commenting on whether current Windows Mobile phones will be upgradeable to its new Windows Phone 7 software, it has finally officially revealed that existing applications won't work on the new platform.
Global CEO of LGE Mr. Yong Nam Addresses the Company's Innovations and Future Plans in the Kingdom Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:44AMAmman, Jordan : Global CEO of LG Electronics, Mr. Yong Nam, recently paid a visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, tackling some major issues related to LG plans and future projects.
Apple's vaunted iPad to go on sale April 3 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:50AMSan Francisco - Apple eagerly-awaited iPad tablet computer will go on sale in the US on April 3, the technology company said Friday. Apple will start taking pre-orders for the device next week. Initially at least, sales of the iPad will be limited to...
Apple iPad to go on sale on 3 April in US and 'late April' in UK Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:45AMiPad tablet computer will go on sale on 3 April in the US, but no specific date – beyond "late April" – has been given for its release in the UK and other international locations.The company decli...
Kenya : Taking the Risk Out of Farming Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:43AMNairobi — Just as purchasers of electronic goods can buy extended warranties in case their TV goes wrong, farmers in parts of Kenya can now mitigate the risk of weather shocks by insuring their inputs at the point of sale.
Join the retail revolution Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:36AMMobile marketing and other new technologies can be a great way to lure customers, writes Michael Baker.
Fun Fair this weekend at East Lake School in Parsippany Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:28AMEastlake Elementary School in Parsippany will host a Fun Fair and Tricky Tray from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. The fun fair will feature a variety of food and craft booths, with games for all ages and lots of prizes for the children.
PC sales to grow 20% this year: Gartner Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25AMTOUCHING: Touchscreens are entering the mainstream of mobile devices. By 2013, they could account for 58 percent of all mobile device sales, the research group said
FaceMe has low-cost answer to video links Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:23AMA North Shore technology company has come up with a low-cost alternative to expensive traditional conference call systems, until now beyond the means of most small firms.After lengthy research and development, FaceMe - the world's...
New Windows Phone 7 won't run current Windows Mobile applications Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:04AMNEW YORK - Microsoft says its next operating system for smart phones, Windows 7 Phone Series, won't run applications written for phones that use its current operating system.
SYNS wins further license order from MidEast operator Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:45AMSYNS wins further license order from MidEast operator
Apple sues Google’s mobile handset maker HTC for copying iPhone Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:25AMApple is taking legal action agaianst phone manufacturer HTC, the company behind Google’s Nexus One handset and other Andriod-based smartphones, for allegedly using patents and technology seen in the iPhone.
News Round-up: 4th March 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:25AMThis week’s movers and shakers in the digital industry: Google and Tesco to sell houses? | Shazam launches audio recognition advertising | Yahoo tie-up with Twitter deepens | .xxx porn net domain plans revived | Kerrang | FindMeTV | Inbox DMG | ESPN | Motorcycling community GetOn | WebTrends | Rubicon Project | Yomego | Empire Magazine | toptable | Coremetrics | Stream 20 | Audience Science ...
Google: Desktops Will Be Irrelevant in Three Years’ Time Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMSpeaking at the Digital Landscapes conference at UCD, European director of Google’s online sales John Herlihy said that Google is mostly oriented towards mobile devices, claiming they’ll become more important than desktop PCs. “In three years time, desktops will be irrelevant. In Japan, most research is done today on smart phones, not PCs,” he said. True, with Android and Nexus One Google has ...
Landis Theatre volunteer meeting is tonight Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:10AMVINELAND -- The Landis Theatre is holding a meeting 7 p.m. today at Tiny Tots Preschool, 1158 E. Elmer Road, for those interested in volunteering their time for the re-opening May 22 and 23.
Auto headlines Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:27AMFord plans to announce today that its new 3.7-liter V6 engine with an automatic transmission for the 2011 Ford Mustang has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a rating of 31 m.p.g. on the highway and 19 m.p.g. in the city.
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMSHANGHAI, March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.
'Caller ID' for Your Website Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:37AMNew technologies let you target prospects with an engaged-marketing response--just beware privacy laws.
Business Briefs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:33PMNEW YORK -- The stock market had its third straight winning day on signs that companies are becoming more optimistic about the economy. More merger activity and a plan by Qualcomm to buy back $3 billion of its stock brought reassurance that business leaders expect the recovery to continue.
Business Briefs: Kraft ups Capri Sun output in Winchester Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:28PMGov. Bob McDonnell said the $40 million project will create 100 jobs. The plans, which became available last week, start at $49.99 per month for nationwide 3G unlimited talk. This compares with $69.99 for similar plans offered by larger national carriers like AT&T and Verizon, Waynesboro-based nTelos said.
Edison Chamber holds upcoming events Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:06PM* Multi Chamber Business Mixer St. Patrick's Day Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m Monday, March 8, Hailey's Harp & Pub, 400 Main St., Metuchen * Windows 7 Seminar, 8-10 a.m. March 11, Renaissance Hotel, 515 Route 1 south, Woodbridge * Middlesex County ELC, 8-9:30 a.m. March 12, Renaissance Hotel * Multi Chamber Speed Networking, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 16, Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 3050 Woodbridge Ave ...
Apple Starts ‘Nuclear War’ in Patent Fight With HTC (Update1) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:52PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, he said Apple Inc. had applied for more than 200 patents for the device and was ready to enforce them. Now, Apple is putting those words into action.
AT&T CEO sees iPad mostly used on Wi-Fi Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:50PMNEW YORK, USA: AT&T Inc expects users of Apple Inc's iPad to connect to the Internet mostly using short-range Wi-Fi networks rather than AT&T's cellular network, the chief executive of AT&T said on Tuesday.
Axiata may mull paying dividend in 2011 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:31PMSINGAPORE: Malaysia’s second-largest mobile phone company Axiata may consider paying a dividend from 2011 as improving business conditions have helped bolster its balance sheet, its chief executive said today.
Axiata may mull paying dividend in 2011 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06PMSINGAPORE: Malaysia's second-largest mobile phone company Axiata may consider paying a dividend from 2011 as improving business conditions have helped bolster its balance sheet, its chief executive said today. A likely payout to shareholders would be the first dividend from the company since its listing in 2008 after it was demerged from Telekom Malaysia. "We have not made any decision ...